Meaning
masculine, manly
- exhibiting traits traditionally associated with men; virile
- pertaining to the male sex or gender
In a sentence
Ha lineamenti mascolini e una voce profonda.
He has masculine features and a deep voice.
Quel taglio di capelli le dava un'aria quasi mascolina.
That haircut gave her an almost masculine look.
Non tutti apprezzano uno stile così marcatamente mascolino.
Not everyone appreciates such a markedly masculine style.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mascolino | masculine · singular |
| mascolina | feminine · singular |
| mascolini | masculine · plural |
| mascoline | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- 'Maschile' is far more common for grammatical gender or general male traits.
- 'Mascolino' often emphasizes physical virility or a robust masculine appearance.